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“Meatball dinner”
Review of Baduzzi

Baduzzi
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Ranked #8 of 2,891 Restaurants in Auckland Central
Certificate of Excellence
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
Reviewed 5 March 2024

We went to this restaurant at the recommendation of our Air BNB host Simon. We had the lamb meatball dish and beef meatball dish, a rocket salad and heirloom tomato salad. The two meatball dishes were seasoned and sauced amazingly different and delicious and the salads were the perfect accompaniment. Service was also outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024


Thank you for taking Simon's recommendation and choosing to dine with us at Baduzzi! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Hope to see you again next time you're in Auckland.

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Reviewed 5 March 2024

What are privilege to dine in a restaurant with delicious food and a team that seems to love what they do! We felt welcomed and genuinely cared for. Carpaccio special was heaven; Cacio e peppe was like in Rome. Lovely place; garden-like interior where even the plants were perfectly groomed.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate that you noticed the indoor plants to be perfectly groomed too - we like to think we put love into everything we do here at Baduzzi, not just the food, wine and service, but our plant life too ;)

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Reviewed 3 March 2024

This is a great Italian restaurant on the wharf in Auckland. We had crayfish meatballs, ravioli with peas, ricotta and pickled green tomatoes. Both were delicious. For dessert, we had white chocolate crostini with berries and tiramisu. They were a perfect ending to a great meal. The service was great. I suggest making reservations so you are assured of a table. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Thank you so much for providing your feedback. We love hearing about your favourite dishes and grateful to hear the service too was great. Looking forward to greeting you again.

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Reviewed 3 March 2024

This is by far the best restaurant in the country - from its delicately crafted dishes to the most passionate service crew to its amazing ambiance.
You got to try their Tuna carpaccio, the crayfish meatballs, and the saffron tortellini. They were all WOW! I could easily give them a Michelin star!
In my 6 years in Auckland, this is the only establishment that offers exquisite quality of customer service. Genuine hospitality and the guys know their products are ingrained into their hearts and souls! Well done!

Date of visit: March 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Wow, a Michelin Star! We're so honoured you consider your experience at Baduzzi of such great standards. Thank you for choosing to dine with us. We look forward to welcoming you again.

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Reviewed 1 March 2024

Fabulous atmosphere for our dinner with friends from the cruise! We had a delicious meal at this fun, buzzy restaurant. Would definitely recommend!!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Michael Dearth, Owner at Baduzzi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 April 2024

Thank you so much for sharing you feedback. We're glad to hear you had a delicious meal with your friends from your cruise. We hope to see you next time you're in the area.

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